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Backus Named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team
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Backus Named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee outfielder Colby Backus was named to the 2025 SEC Baseball Community Service Team on Wednesday. Backus displayed tremendous dedication to his community this past fall in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in northeast Tennessee. The redshirt senior from Johnson City joined several teammates and returned home to deliver donations of food,…MORE

TNSHOF Honors Rick Barnes with Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award, Baseball Named Male Amateur Team of the Year
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TNSHOF Honors Rick Barnes with Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award, Baseball Named Male Amateur Team of the Year

The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced Monday afternoon that Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes has been recognized as the winner of the prestigious Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award, in response to his remarkable impact on UT’s culture, character and development. The Tennessee baseball program earned the title of Male Amateur Team of the Year,…MORE

Pickens Repeats as SEC Pitcher of the Year; Pannell Named First Team All-SEC
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Pickens Repeats as SEC Pitcher of the Year; Pannell Named First Team All-SEC

ATHENS, Ga. – The Southeastern Conference announced its 2025 postseason softball awards Friday, with Tennessee junior Karlyn Pickens earning SEC Pitcher of the Year honors for the second consecutive season. Pickens and teammate Taylor Pannell were both named to the All-SEC First Team. Pickens dominated from the circle throughout the season, becoming just the seventh pitcher in league history to win…MORE

#5 [4] Lady Vols Fall to #7 [5] Razorbacks in SEC Quarterfinals
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#5 [4] Lady Vols Fall to #7 [5] Razorbacks in SEC Quarterfinals

ATHENS, Ga. – No. 5 Tennessee dropped a 6-1 decision to No. 7 Arkansas on Thursday in the SEC Softball Tournament quarterfinals at Jack Turner Stadium. The Lady Vols (40-14) managed six hits in the game, led by senior Laura Mealer’s perfect 3-for-3 performance. Saviya Morgan, Taylor Pannell and Ella Dodge accounted for Tennessee’s other hits. Arkansas (40-11) broke a scoreless tie in the fourth…MORE

#8/15 Vols Homer Five Times in Midweek Win Over Sycamores
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#8/15 Vols Homer Five Times in Midweek Win Over Sycamores

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 8/15 Tennessee got back into the win column Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, run-ruling Indiana State, 12-1 in seven innings. The Volunteers (38-11) got ahead early, beginning their night at the plate with three consecutive singles by the top of the order, while posting four hits and two runs in the first…MORE